Tag: Columbia
Alex Saab and the fragility of the solidarity movement
It’s difficult not to see the renewed imprisonment of Alex Saab as a disappointing capitulation to U.S. coercion after so many of us fought for his freedom, but we cannot forget the task at hand.
Colombian company uses coffee husks to build low-income housing
Woodpecker, a startup in Bogota, Colombia, uses coffee husks to manufacture lightweight, prefabricated buildings for home and classroom use.
More than 2,400 animals killed by oil spill in Colombia
It took Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol three weeks to respond to the environmental disaster.
Sanders, Brown Speak Out On Gunboat Diplomacy For Corporations
“We object to any efforts to intimidate and discourage Colombia’s government from taking measures to protect the public health of Colombians in a way that is appropriate, effective and consistent with the country’s trade and public health obligations."
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Casino workers strike at Encore Boston Harbor after contract talks stall
More than 1,300 Teamsters and UNITE HERE members walked out after voting 97 percent to authorize the strike
Trump EPA proposes rule that would strip protection from most US streams and wetlands
Environmental groups say the rule would eliminate protection for most freshwater wetlands nationwide.
How the Loser-in-chief sabotages the midterm – better a trumped up martyr than disaster-driven...
Haranguing, bonkers and beset,/ “Victim” Trump makes his riskiest bet.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule restricting mail ballots
The order covers the November election, months after Trump signed an executive order targeting how ballots move through the mail
Diesel hits record .90 a gallon as Republicans brace for midterm fallout
Republican strategists are bracing for the political fallout two months before the midterm elections.